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Restaurant chains: We're not pulling a Chipotle

 May 22, 2014

The spread of open-carry laws has operators wondering which group to risk alienating, gun advocates or control proponents. As Chipotle is learning, the choice isn’t easy, and the repercussions can be significant.

Cambridge, Mass. bans e-cigs from restaurants

 Feb. 04, 2015

An amendment has been filed to expand the city's smoking ban to include e-cigarettes in restaurants. Also prohibited: vaping in outdoor-seating areas next to restaurants and bars.

Coaching to victory

By Bill Main on Jun. 20, 2002

Leadership can be learned by studying the effective coaching strategies of one of the winningest coaches in football history.

Levy Restaurants sued over minimum wage at U.S. Cellular Field

May 29, 2014

A former employee is suing the company, which also operates Spiaggia and Wolfgang Puck Grand Cafe in Chicago, claiming it improperly counts a tip credit toward employee wages.

How the First Lady’s latest “move” affects restaurants

By Joann Whitcher on Oct. 03, 2013

Are you using cartoon characters to market not-so-healthy meals to kids? The First Lady would like you to stop.

Workforce

The trouble with tips

By Steve Brooks on Jun. 17, 2014

Business- crushing lawsuits and tedious rules have some operators debating whether it’s time to topple the practice of tipping completely.

Restaurant playgrounds would need frequent cleaning under Illinois proposal

Mar. 12, 2015

A proposal under consideration in the statehouse would mandate that indoor play areas be cleaned at least once daily.

NRA: 5 steps to get ready for the Affordable Care Act

Oct. 23, 2013

The Affordable Care Act is moving forward. Is your restaurant business ready? Here are five steps you can take to better understand the law’s impact on your business and your employees.

Labor and small businesses team up on California franchising law

Aug. 14, 2014

A bill already approved by the state senate would limit franchisors’ grounds for terminating franchisees.

Dine safe King County

Mar. 26, 2015

The findings reveal that the simplest rating systems, like letter grades or a percentage score, may not be as useful as proponents hoped.

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